In the ongoing effort to support our local, county, and state partners, IEMA will provide information and specifics to coordinate current information:

Presidential Disaster Declaration for Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago Counties in Illinois for severe weather in July 2024
Presidential Disaster Declaration for St. Clair County in Illinois for flooding for 2022
Presidential Disaster Declaration for Cook County in Illinois for severe weather in June/July 2023
The State of Illinois Disaster Proclamation for the Asylum Seekers in Illinois

Cook County Disaster Declaration - July 2023

Messaging

Disaster Survivors and businesses who sustained damages in Cook County can begin applying for Disaster Assistance:

Calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA)
Apply online at disasterassistance.gov
Using the FEMA App

Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Cook County for more opportunities for disaster survivors to engage with FEMA representatives on the disaster application process.